Newport’s new Kroger store with a pharmacy and gas station is officially open. The new Kroger is a $14 million investment in the city. The store held its grand opening on Jan. 30. It is located at 20 West 6th St., across from Wooden Cask Brewing Company. A full-service wine and spirits shop is expected […]
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Alexandria approves bonds for $35M Kroger Marketplace project
The Alexandria Kroger development cleared another hurdle this week after the city council unanimously approved the industrial revenue bonds needed to finance the project. The Kroger project, slated for a 31.65-acre site east of US 27, will feature a 122,912-square-foot Kroger Marketplace, a fuel center, and an 8,000-square-foot wine and spirits store. The project represents […]
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Alexandria approves Kroger traffic plan; sends to KYTC for final review
What you need to know Alexandria is moving closer to getting a 122,912-square-foot Kroger Marketplace with a fuel center and an 8,000-square-foot wine and spirits store. The project represents a $35 million investment on a 31.65-acre site east of US 27. The Alexandria Planning and Zoning Commission met on Sept. 16 to further discuss the […]
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Public can weigh in on Alexandria Kroger plan; more in NKY government this week
This week in NKY government meetings, Alexandria Planning and Zoning will hear from Kroger, while Newport will approve and accept the transfer of the Purple People Bridge. Keep reading to find out what happened in local government over the past week and what you need to know for this week. What happened last week in […]
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Edgewood likely to amend allowable Sunday alcohol sales times
Discussions at this week’s meeting of the Edgewood City Council indicated a desire among the local legislators to begin the process of amending the city ordinance regulating the times on Sunday when businesses can legally sell alcohol. No official action took place at the meeting, but the conversation between elected officials and city staff indicated […]
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Could Publix steal Cincinnati market share from Kroger? Not without a fight
Publix Supermarkets Inc. will add 263,000 square feet to Northern Kentucky’s retail landscape with the first wave of its Greater Cincinnati invasion. The Kroger Co. is adding 283,000 square feet with a trio of projects that should clear up any doubt over whether Kroger will defend its home turf. LINK’s media partner, WCPO 9’s I-Team, […]
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Kroger to pay $110M to Kentucky for role in opioid epidemic: ‘Righting the wrongs of the past’
Kentucky will receive $110 million from The Kroger Company for its role in the state’s opioid epidemic, with half of the money being distributed to all Kentucky counties and half managed by the Kentucky Opioid Advisory Commission.
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Proposal seeks to expand one of Cold Spring’s Krogers for $35 million
Kroger is proposing a $35 million rehaul of its Cold Spring store, doubling its size to include a fuel center, pharmacy drive-through window, and more, with plans to add 100 full-time and part-time workers.
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Albertsons blames Kroger for failed merger attempt, seeks ‘billions’ in damages
One day after a federal judge blocked the biggest acquisition in Kroger’s history, the Albertsons grocery chain is suing Kroger for “billions of dollars” in damages. Albertsons press release claims Kroger caused the merger to fail by ignoring regulators’ feedback, rejecting stronger divestiture buyers and failing to cooperate with Albertsons in pursuing the deal. It’s […]
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Opinion: The conflict over the potential west Newport Kroger isn’t the project—it’s the process
By Brant Owens, resident of Newport’s Westside neighborhood The recent revelation of plans for a new Kroger in West Newport, complete with a gas station and a liquor store, has sparked significant debate. While these plans were only recently disclosed to the public, rumors have been circulating for a while, as Kroger has held a […]